This workshop is led by professional photographer Robert Harvey and co-led by experienced photographer David Eagle who has exceptional knowledge of Savernake Forest.                

The event will have a maximum of 8 participants. 

Start time 07:00.
Finish time 16:30.

Savernake is an ancient hunting forest near the market town of Marlborough. Established in the 12th century Savernake is privately owned by the Marquess of Ailesbury and has never been bought or sold. Although not well known outside Wiltshire the forest has one of the highest densities of veteran trees to be found anywhere in Europe. A magnificent beech-lined Grand Avenue runs two miles through the heart of the forest and is exceptional at the peak of autumn colour. The forest is also rich in fungi during autumn. One could wander for days and indeed weeks in the forest, still discovering new subjects to photograph. The leaders will take you directly to the most rewarding locations and provide tuition on composition.

We will photograph around 10 veteran oak and beech trees, a tree-lined avenue and a nearby tree tunnel.

The workshop has been scheduled to coincide with the expected peak of autumn colour. A particular theme will be using telephoto lenses in woodland to isolate compositions, exclude sky, frame subjects and make subjects bigger in the frame whilst ensuring sufficient depth of field.

We will spend most of the day around Savernake Forest on foot. In the afternoon we will drive to two other locations within and adjacent to the forest. You can expect to walk about 5 miles during the day, mostly on footpaths and also over some rough ground. It may be muddy in places.

The event will finish around 4.30pm.

The routes to each viewpoint are not wheelchair accessible.

Bring a packed lunch.

Equipment: DSLR camera or equivalent plus a range of lenses, from wide angle zoom (e.g. 16-35mm on a full frame camera) to short/medium telephoto (e.g. 70-300mm on a full-frame camera). Standard Zoom lens. Fish eye lens if you have one. Polarising filter. Tripod (essential). Lens hood and rain sleeve in case of wet weather.

Clothing: Shoes for driving; hiking boots or wellington boots recommended for forest.

Meeting Point: Grand Avenue, Savernake Forest. NB: Departure of the tour will not wait for latecomers.

There is nearby accommodation at Premier Inn in Marlborough.

Prior to the event participants will be sent directions and What3Words coordinates for the specific meeting point and parking places.

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